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Smart Mix #8

July 1, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged Guidry, Smartbar

Basically what happened is one of Chicago’s best clubs, Smart Bar, decided to start a mix series aptly title Smart Mix. For their eighth edition of the series (check them all out here), they’ve summoned the skills of Signal (RIP) resident … Continue reading →

Fall Down On Me

April 13, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged derrick carter, Dj Spen, Forté, Irvin Madden, Smartbar

To celebrate their 10,000th “Like” on Facebook (congrats), SmartBar dished out Derrick Carter‘s set from the opening night of QUEEN!; a new Sunday party at the club. Since the very first song, DJ Spen & Irvin Madden’s mix of “Fall … Continue reading →

Signal + XXXY

March 19, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone, whoa-b, xxxy

This week we open our Signal doors to one of Manchester’s finest: XXXY. His sound definitely leans more toward the House side of our UK influence, but it’s brilliant nonetheless. Take a listen to his forthcoming Everything EP (out April … Continue reading →

Signal + Pearson Sound

January 11, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, DJ Warp, Pearson Sound, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone

Before I rave about our January booking, I just want to take a moment to thank everyone who supported our first Signal event. I think I can vouch for everyone on the Signal crew when I say you all made … Continue reading →

Kid Color Live @ SmartBar

January 6, 2012 // by Kyle S // Tagged Kid Color, Smartbar, Tim Sweeney

It’s been a long week, treat yourself to a live recording from Kid Color. Opening set for Tim Sweeney (December 23, 2011, 10pm-1am): 1. YACHT – Dystopia (The Earth Is On Fire) (The Emperor Machine Remix) 2. Craig Bratley – Birdhsell … Continue reading →

Signal + Dubbel Dutch

December 13, 2011 // by Kyle S // Tagged bizzies, dubbel dutch, red bull music academy, Signal, Smartbar, sparkletone, whoa-b

Well, this is quite exciting. Once again, one of the only clubs taking chances in Chicago has decided to open its doors to the “unusual”. Ladies and gentleman, I’m proud to announce Signal, a brand new monthly party at SmartBar … Continue reading →

Steffi @ SmartBar

November 1, 2011 // by Kyle S // Tagged double door, holy ghost, Kid Color, only children, Smartbar, steffi

Basically, what it comes down to is that Steffi put on one of the best Boiler Room sets I’ve heard/ seen on the broadcast and ever since that show I’ve been wanting to see her play live for real. She … Continue reading →